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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,153.96, 27,230.40 and 5,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,153.96, 27,230.40 and 5,007.12 is: 7,510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,153.96 : 27,230.40 = 5,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,153.96/27,230.40 = 5,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,153.96x = 27,230.40 × 5,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,153.96x = 136,345,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,345,880.45/18,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.53

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